EASA AD No.: 2013-0231

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## EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AD No.: 2013-0231

Date: 24 September 2013

Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued b y EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf of the European Communit y, its Member States and of the European third countries that participate in the ac tivities of EASA under Article 66 of that Regulation.

This AD is issued in accordance with EU 748/2012, P art 21.A.3B. In accordance with EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.301, the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft shall be en sured by accomplishing any applicable ADs. Conseque ntly, no person may operate an aircraft to which an AD applies, except in accordan ce with the requirements of that AD, unless otherwi se specified by the Agency [EC 2042/2003 Annex I, Part M.A.303] or agreed with the Authority of the State of Registry [EC 216/2008, A rticle 14(4) exemption].


### Design Approval Holder’s Name: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 

### Type/Model designation(s): BR700-715 engines

TCDS Number: EASA.E.023

Foreign AD: Not applicable

Supersedure: None



### ATA 72 Engine – Low Pressure Compressor Case / Ice Impact Panels – Replacement

Manufacturer(s): Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) Ltd & Co KG.

Applicability: BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30 and B R700-715C1-30 engines, all manufacturer serial numbers. These engines are known to be installed on, but not limited to Boeing 717 aeroplanes.
Reason: Partial de-bonding of the Low Pressure Comp ressor (LPC) Case Ice Impact Panels was reported during engine shop visit. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to Ice Impact Panel de-bonding, resulting, in case of an impact event and release o f particles, in blockage of the Outlet Guide Vane and consequent potential loss of thrust or reduced fan flutter margin. To address this potential unsafe condition, RRD iss ued Alert Non Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) SB-BR700-72-A900281 to prov ide instructions for a one-time Ice Impact Panel replacement using an impr oved repair method. For the reasons described above this AD requires a one-time LPC Ice Impact Panel replacement.

Effective Date: 08 October 2013EASA AD No.: 2013-0231

TE.CAP.00110-003 © European Aviation Safety Agency. All rights reserved. 2/2 Proprietary document. Copies are not controlled. Co nfirm revision status through the EASA-Internet/Int ranet. Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s): Required as indicated, unless accomplished previous ly: Within 12 500 engine flight cycles since last shop visit or at the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, whichever occu rs first, replace the four LPC Case Ice Impact Panels in accordance with accomplis hment instructions of RRD Alert NMSB SB-BR700-72-A900281.

Ref. Publications: RRD Alert NMSB SB-BR700-72-A9002 81 Initial Issue, dated 01 July 2013. The use of later approved revisions of this documen t is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.

Remarks: 1. If requested and appropriately substantiated, EA SA can approve Alternative Methods of Compliance for this AD. 2. This AD was posted on 20 August 2013 as PAD 13-1 23 for consultation until 17 September 2013. No comments were received during the consultation period. 3. Enquiries regarding this AD should be referred t o the Safety Information Section, Executive Directorate, EASA. E-mail: ADs@easa.europa.eu

. 4. For any question concerning the technical conten t of the requirements in this AD, please contact: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, 15827 Dahlewitz, Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 33 7086 1200; Fax: +49 (0) 33 70 86 1212 E-mail: RRDTechnicalHelpdesk@Rolls-Royce.com.